Chicago may get new weapon against vehicle-sticker scofflaws

City Council committee backs use of state driver's license records

Investigators from the city clerk's office would be able to tap state driver's license records to nab Chicago sticker scofflaws under a measure advanced Tuesday by a City Council committee.

Investigators on patrol now are authorized to access only state license-plate information in an attempt to determine whether a vehicle that does not have a windshield sticker is registered at a city address. But some Chicago motorists list suburban business addresses on plate applications and have been able to evade detection, officials said. A check of driver's license data would allow investigators to determine if the owner lives in Chicago and should get a $120 citation, they said.